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AO08 WWT

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,268 mi
Last recorded153,268 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WWT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 153,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 153,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 134,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 120,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 120,504 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres below (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 110,776 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 110,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle exhaust section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened fouling wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,459 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 69,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,288 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AO08 WWT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 WWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO08 WWT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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